How to pronounce fervency
Say it like FUR-vun-see. Fervency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- vun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fervency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fervency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-vun-see.
What does fervency mean?
- The state of being fervent.
Words that rhyme with fervency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fervency.
Questions about saying fervency
How do you pronounce fervency?
Say FUR-vun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝvənsi/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːvənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fervency?
Fervency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · vun · see.
Is fervency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɜːvənsi/ (FUR-vun-see).